Contradictions and Paradoxes in Isaiah 50:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Isaiah 50:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Isaiah 50:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God helped him listen and understand what God wanted, so he did not disobey or run away. Isaiah chose to do what God asked him to do.

Isaiah 50:5: The Lord GOD hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse commands trust in the LORD and not to rely on your own understanding, suggesting absolute obedience is rooted in trust, while Isaiah 50:5 emphasizes not rebelling against God's guidance rather than trusting one's own understanding regardless of circumstance.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This passage warns against trusting in humans rather than God, implying humans often act in rebellion by placing confidence outside of divine will; it contrasts with Isaiah 50:5, focusing on obedience and openness to God's direction.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Galatians 5:17

Highlights the conflict between flesh and spirit, suggesting even a willing listener might internally rebel through desires contrary to the spirit, contrasting with the obedience depicted in Isaiah 50:5.

Galatians 5:17: For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.

Contradiction with Romans 7:15

Describes the struggle and contradiction in doing what one does not want to do, opposing Isaiah 50:5 where a person actively chooses not to rebel.

Romans 7:15: For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. [allow: Gr. know]

Contradiction with Matthew 26:41

Advises vigilance and prayer in order not to fall into temptation, acknowledging human weakness, which contrasts with the unwavering obedience in Isaiah 50:5.

Matthew 26:41: He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.
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